Jamaica
Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Pediatrician provides high-quality, patient-centered care to children and adolescents at Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC). The Pediatrician emphasizes preventive care, chronic disease management, developmental assessments, and health education for medically underserved and diverse populations. The provider works collaboratively with an integrated care team to improve health outcomes, advance health equity, and support the mission of the JPAFHC. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Clinical Care • Deliver comprehensive pediatric care from newborns through adolescents, including well-child visits, immunizations, growth and developmental monitoring, and acute care., • Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions such as asthma, diabetes, ADHD, obesity, and infectious diseases., • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging studies., • Provide anticipatory guidance and health education to patients and families., • Coordinate specialty referrals and follow-up care as needed., • Provide care via in-person visits and telehealth services where appropriate., • Participate in rotational on call duties as assigned to ensure continuity of care. Care Coordination & Team Collaboration • Work closely with nurses, medical assistants, behavioral health providers, social workers, and case managers., • Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives., • Collaborate with schools, community organizations, and specialty providers to support patient care., • Ensure smooth transitions of care for patients with complex needs., • All providers will share responsibility for on-call coverage, ensuring patient care needs are met outside regular clinic hours. Documentation & Compliance • Document all patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR) accurately, completely, and timely., • Comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including HRSA, UDS, OSHA, and infection control standards., • Support FQHC-specific requirements, including sliding fee scale documentation, enabling services referrals, and quality reporting. Quality Improvement & Population Health • Participate in quality improvement initiatives such as PCMH recognition, HEDIS/UDS measures, and chronic disease management programs., • Implement evidence-based guidelines to improve pediatric health outcomes., • Required to take part in peer review activities to ensure adherence to clinical standards and best practices. Community & Mission Engagement • Support the JPAFHC mission to provide accessible, equitable, and culturally competent care., • Participate in community outreach, health education events, and collaborations with local organizations., • Advocate for children’s health and access to preventive and primary care services. Work Environment & Physical Requirements • Outpatient clinic setting, with potential coverage at satellite sites., • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; occasionally lift up to 25 lbs., • May require occasional evening or weekend hours depending on the health center’s needs. Compensation & Benefits · Competitive salary with potential productivity or quality incentives. · Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. · Automatic 1% payroll deduction into 403(b) retirement account · Paid time off, CME allowance, and CME days. · Eligibility for NHSC loan repayment and state loan repayment programs Qualifications: Required • MD or DO degree and completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency program., • Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics., • Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice., • DEA registration and BLS/ACLS certification., • Experience or strong interest in caring for underserved populations. Preferred • Experience in FQHC, community health, or primary care settings., • Familiarity with PCMH, value-based care, or population health initiatives., • Bilingual skills (e.g., Spanish) highly desirable., • Experience with eClinicalWorks EHR systems